The San Antonio Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon and 1/2 Marathon isn’t the only endurance event scheduled for November. The annual Walk to Action, a 20-mile trek, will take place on Nov. 5 to raise awareness of child abuse and benefit Prevent Child Abuse Texas. The walk begins in south San Antonio with the route continuing along the Mission Trail, through King […]
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A cool find: Fitness magazine’s Web site allows you to create your own customized workout video. Tell it what equipment you have (5-pound weights, step, etc.), which body parts you want to work (such as abs or butt) and how long you want to exercise for, and voila. You can change the order and nix the exercises you […]
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You might not hit the gym as much as you think you should, but according to a new report, when it comes to heart health, some exercise is better than none. More is better to reduce to reduce heart disease risk. Two and a half hours of moderate-intensity exercise per week can lower your risk of coronary heart […]
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Cyclist Paul Brainerd sent me this cool video he made of a bike ride from McAllister Park to HemisFair Park, including the River Walk. “I originally made this video for myself,” he wrote in his email. “Then after numerous comments from friends and family (many whom are bike riders themselves), I realized they were totally […]
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A healthy little competition among local companies is the idea behind the Get Fit Challenge, in which businesses compete against each other in the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon and 1/2 Marathon. The challenge is open to organized groups of 10 or more. Trophies will be awarded to the top three teams in each size division based on […]
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